The Court

This documentary film looks at how the International Court of Justice operates and its special role in the development of international law.

• Categories: News & Features / Features
• Video Length: 00:16:29
• Production Date: 1 March 1981
• Asset Language: English
• Corporate Name: INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE - ICJ
• Subject Topical: INTERNATIONAL LAW
• MAMS Id: 2356845
• Parent Id: 840235

Description

The International Court of Justice is entrusted by the Charter to act as the principal judicial body of the United Nations. The film takes a look at how this unique institution operates and its special role in the development of international law. Also examined are the day to day procedures of this tribunal, composed of 15 judges, who preside over a courtroom where the adversaries are not individuals but nation. Illustrations of some of the issues brought before the court over the years include fishing and mineral rights in the North Sea and nuclear testing in the Pacific.

For further details please see SCRIPT below.

• Scripts: File; THE COURT 149 SCRIPT.pdf (545.13 KB)